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Rhode Island Becomes First State to Mandate Workplace Accommodations for Menopause

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On June 24, 2025, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed into law House Bill No. 6161, making Rhode Island the first state in the nation to expressly require employers to provide workplace accommodations for applicants and...more

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No Information, No Accommodation: Fourth Circuit Affirms Limits of ADA Protection

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While employers must consider accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, they do not need to guess about an employee’s condition or need for accommodation, according to a recent court ruling....more

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Ready for the Recent Arrival? Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is Here and Kicking

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As everyone in Human Resources knows by now, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to reasonably accommodate employees because of pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy. In case you missed it, we...more

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When Emotional Support and Service Animals Fall Short: ADA Lessons From Fisher v. City of Lansing

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On April 29, 2025, in Fisher v. City of Lansing, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan ruled that the City of Lansing did not fail to accommodate an employee’s request to bring an emotional support dog...more

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When Does an Employee's Anxiety Trigger ADA Accommodation Obligations?

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Most human resource professionals can attest to meeting with employees who state that they are struggling with anxiety issues that affect their work performance. ...more

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Legal Challenges with a Remote Workforce: Same Legal Issues, Different Place

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By now, the majority of companies and their employees have found logistical solutions to make working from home possible during the COVID pandemic: Assets like computers or credit cards can be delivered by courier, for...more

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More On Coronavirus From The EEOC

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The EEOC updated its guidance this week. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission this week updated its Q&A guidance on coronavirus and the federal anti-discrimination laws -- primarily, the Americans with Disabilities...more

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Law Brief: Returning to the Office – Considerations for Employers Bringing Back Employees

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Labor and Employment Partner Tara Toevs Carolan joins host and Litigation Partner Rich Schoenstein to discuss "Returning to the Office – Considerations for Employers Bringing Back Employees" on the latest episode of Law...more

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Reopening safely after COVID-19

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You are excited to get back to work! However, a few of your employees are not so eager to shed their jammies for pleated pants or steel-toed shoes. Can you force them to return? On the other hand, some employees who are happy...more

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